Fairy tales are a wonderful place to find reminders of what the good things in life are really made of, as well as a respite from the holiday rush. Review by Megan Foster

A short, unusually structured novel, Whole illustrates the path to spiritual growth in both its form and the story it tells. Review by Liv Ross

Haines-Eitzen brings the sounds of the desert to an uninitiated audience, showing what can be learned through deep listening. Review by Micah Clark